Nolita and Little Italy - One of the Best Options for A Superb Shopping and Dining Experience

Food is practically a culture in New York City, and so is the shopping.  Many tourists who come to the City do so for either or both, and New York City hardly disappoints.  There are shops and boutiques and discount stores practically in every borough in New York, and dining choices range from street food to pizza to cafés and fine dining. 

The different cultures and ethnicities that now make up a substantial population of New York City have only served to enliven these aspects, and your options for culinary specialties and shopping bazaars can pretty much take you all over the world, if you know where to look. The recent gentrification of New York City has had its own effect too – revitalizing neighborhoods, or seeing the mass movement of communities to different areas.  In most instances, this does mean a rise in price ranges, so be prepared. 

Check out the areas that are within your price range – or you can simply window shop in the more affluent areas if you wish. Check out Nolita and Little Italy.

Little Italy may not be what it used to be – ever since the end of World War II, the original immigrant residents have been moving out and moving on to other neighborhoods in New York, primarily Brooklyn, Staten Island, Eastern Long Island, and even as far as New Jersey. 

Some residents could simply no longer afford the rising rents and real estate prices, or of those who achieved quick financial prosperity, they moved out of their cramped apartments and into more spacious surroundings elsewhere.  The one-time dominance of Italians in Little Italy is simply no longer true.

Little Italy – and Nolita (or North of Little Italy), have lately gone through a revival of sorts, with the influx of new business in the area.  Nolita has become one of New York City’s hottest shopping districts, including the flagship of James Jebba’s Supreme Beings that caters to the skateboarding culture; McNally Jackson and the Housing Works Bookstore Café for an excellent selection of used books and a convenient café for book lovers; or for those looking to shop for fashion, a stroll along Elizabeth Street will provide you with plenty of options.  Also check out Opening Ceremony on Howard Street and Amarcord on Lafayette for something a bit more eclectic. 

Shopping for ingredients?  Try Alleva Dairy or Di Palo. And yes, Italian restaurants are still very much evident in this area, with some longtime restauranteurs such as Piemonte Ravioli, De Gennaro Restaurant, Ferrara Bakery & Café, Lombardi’s Pizza, and Pomodoro Rsitorante & Pizzeria.  There’s also a bunch of cafés, bars, and watering holes to go for a shot of caffeine or a nightcap, such as La Colombe, Gimme! Coffee, LaSweet & Vicious, La Esquina, and Inga.

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